In this broad-ranging book; the pre-eminent authority on the history of slavery meditates on the origins; experience; and legacy of this “peculiar institution.†David Brion Davis begins with a substantial and highly personal introduction in which he discusses some of the major ideas and individuals that have shaped his approach to history. He then presents a series of interlocking essays that cover topics including slave resistance; the historical construction of race; and the connections between the abolitionist movement and the struggle for women’s rights. The book also includes essays on such major figures as Reinhold Niebuhr and Martin Luther King; Jr.; as well as appreciations of two of the finest historians of the twentieth century: C. Vann Woodward and Eugene D. Genovese.Gathered together for the first time; these essays present the major intellectual; historical; and moral issues essential to the study of New World slavery and its devastating legacy.
#1288463 in Books Jane C Nylander 1994-05-25Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .84 x 8.00l; 1.53 #File Name: 0300059531334 pagesOur Own Snug Fireside Images of the New England Home 1760 1860
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Resource Motherlode!By Ryan D. HaywardHoly resource! This book is so fantastic for a time when America was changing. If you want a mind blowing experience on how life really was for most of us; do read this book! Nylander does not disappoint as she recounts; through many primary resources; the everyday life of a New England home. I think I learned more in this one book than going to all my college classes combined. I highly recommend it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How an awful layout affects a good book.By R. A. DavisI enjoyed the book and agree with the other positive reviewers. However; the layout of the book was really terrible; and it hampered my enjoyment of the work.The book is presented in a wide format; which in paperback is difficult (floppy) to hold with one hand. This is a sit-at-a-table book; or at least a sit-and-hold-it-in-two-hands book.The body of the text itself is of normal width; thank goodness; but most of the illustrations; along with captions and credits; are presented in the wide margins. This doesn't do justice to the pictures; which are smaller than necessary; and requires that the credits and the captions be in very small font size; which makes them difficult to read (especially when you're handling this floppy book!)I'm sure this was someone's idea of a graphically interesting presentation; but I think there are good reasons for the normal book format.I still recommend the book; but wish that publishers would pay attention to readability first! (How will this look in Kindle?!)8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Images of the New England Home 1760 - 1860By VsandifordThis book is easy to read; the material is presented in a logical and straight-forward manner; chapter by chapter; covering all aspects of life from 1760 to 1860; including clothing; cooking; food; heating; family life -- everything you always wanted to know but didn't think to ask. I totally disagree with the previous reviewer [(A history student (MA)]. Author Nylander has certainly done her homework. The references cover a 100 year span and are from all types of sources -- the majority from first person accounts including diaries and letters; as well as books; newspapers; etc. There are various pictures (drawings) illustrating furnishings; equipment; placement of objects both within and outside the home. I have a MUCH better understanding of life during the mid-18th to the mid-19th centuries. The Author is an expert in colonial New England history and I thank her for sharing her expertise in this thoroughly enjoyable; readable; unstandable book.
